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5 targets for Buccaneers secondary not named Jalen Ramsey

By Brandon Simes

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Ramsey did not play in the game and has previously requested a trade. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 29: Cornerback Jalen Ramsey #20 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks off the field after the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on September 29, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. Ramsey did not play in the game and has previously requested a trade. The Jaguars defeated the Broncos 26-24. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Janoris Jenkins #20 of the New York Giants intercepts and runs back the ball against the Washington Redskins during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 29: Janoris Jenkins #20 of the New York Giants intercepts and runs back the ball against the Washington Redskins during their game at MetLife Stadium on September 29, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

4. Janoris Jenkins, New York Giants

The New York Giants may have found their next franchise quarterback in Daniel Jones, but make no mistake this Giants team is not very good. One of the Giants’ better players on defense is cornerback Janoris “Jackrabbit” Jenkins. Jenkins is a 30-year-old former Rams star that can both make plays and give them up from time to time.

Although for a team like the Bucs that are looking for a player who has the potential to be a ball-hawk in the secondary, he may work. Since coming into the league in 2012, Jenkins has only made one Pro Bowl (2016) but has been a difference-maker for both the Rams and the Giants.

Jenkins, unfortunately, is due $14.75 million in 2020, so if and when the Giants’ are ready to move on, it may not cost much to bring him in. If the Bucs do make a move for Jenkins, New York would have to pay at least some of Jenkins’s salary in return or else the trade would not make much sense for the Bucs.

With all of the injuries and poor play, the Bucs need big help in the secondary to keep up with the Saints and Panthers. Don’t expect Jenkins to be on the top of the Bucs wishlist over the next few weeks, but don’t be surprised if they make a trade for the one time Pro Bowl cornerback.

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